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Podcast: The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investment Management
Episode: Year to Date Trends Persist
Description: The muni market in 2025 is shaped by shifting supply, political headlines, and an evolving rate environment and investors are watching closely.In this episode, host Chris Roberti is joined by Ian France, Credit Analyst and Portfolio Manager at MacKay Municipal Managers, to unpack the key trends so far this year. From elevated new issuance and lackluster flows to cheapened ratios and sector-specific risks, Ian offers a clear-eyed view of what’s driving market behavior. They discuss credit dynamics post-U.S. downgrade, why healthcare is under the microscope, and how the latest federal legislation impacts tax exemption. The co...